At a Glance
Median Income
$78,429
$41,409 per capita
Home Value
$215,200
Zillow: $268,162
Median Rent
$909/mo
24.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
432/100K
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
43.9%
94.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
5.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Waverly Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Waverly's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Waverly a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Waverly residents earn a median household income of $78,429 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,409. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 749 business establishments, including 48 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Waverly is $215,200 , 24% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $268,162. Median rent is $909/month, with 24.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Safety & Crime
Waverly reports 432 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 14% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 0/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
43.9% of adults in Waverly hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(30% above the national average).
94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Waverly has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population10,446
Median Age32.5 yrs
Density928/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$78,429
Per Capita$41,409
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty5.6%
County GDP$1,581M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,011
Housing
A+
Home Value$215,200
Rent$909
Ownership71.2%
Zillow$268,162
Housing Units4,080
Rent Burden24.9%
Crime
C
Violent432/100K
Property0/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault383/100K
Burglary0/100K
Health
Obesity39.5%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death6,009/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain36.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation911 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+43.9%
High School+94.6%
Graduate+14.8%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute17 min
Broadband92.6%
Internet Speed155 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Waverly was founded in 1853.
The median home in Waverly was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Waterloo Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.412 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 155 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
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